New map shows ‘epicentres’ of Covid cases in Scotland

A new map shows which areas of Scotland have been the worst hit by coronavirus infections.

Published by the Department of Health and Social Care, the map shows a deep blue stretch across several council areas surrounding Glasgow and Stirling.

The colour represents upper tier local authorities with infection rates of between 100 and 199/100,000, The Mirror reports.

Of the 32 local areas across Scotland, nine council areas are blue - Stirling, West Dumbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, Midlothian and Falkirk.

As of Thursday, there have been 204,055 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Scotland and 7,398 people have died following a positive test for the virus, according to the Scottish Government.

Map shows the worst hit areas of Scotland (Department of Health and Social Care)

Full list of current infection rates for worst hit areas:

Here is the seven-day positivity rate per 100,000 population between February 23 and March 1. Second figure in brackets is the previous week.

Stirling - 131.9 (161.3)

West Dumbartonshire - 99 (122.6)

Renfrewshire - 114.5 (124.0)

Glasgow City - 106 (118.5)

North Lanarkshire - 109.9 (123.9)

Clackmannanshire - 141.6 (131.9)

West Lothian - 121.2 (125.1)

Midlothian - 96.3 (102.7)

Falkirk - 143.6 (162.2)